Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 50479 IA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 50479 runs about $1,250 to $5,050 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1950, older than the Cerro Gordo County median of 1959.
1950Median year homes were built
87%Homes built before 1980
14%Homes rented, not owned
$112,200Median home value
$775Median gross rent
333Housing units
87 percent of homes in 50479 went up before 1980. Older plumbing, roofs and window seals are where slow leaks start, and slow leaks are the mold most home policies leave out.
About 14 percent of homes here are rented, against 28 percent across Cerro Gordo County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,050, is about 4.5 percent of the median home value of $112,200.
Typical Prices In 50479
| Job | Size | National Range | 50479 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,250 to $5,050 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,700 to $6,300 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $150 to $500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $850 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $650 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,050, that cap falls short by about $50 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Cerro Gordo County
FEMA rates Cerro Gordo County high for winter weather. Water from these events is where mold claims start, and flood water is a separate policy. FloodSmart says mold damage is not covered under standard NFIP flood policies. FloodSmart
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Iowa Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Cerro Gordo County
Part of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.